Monday, May 11
Indian batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel practiced with one pad to improve footwork against spin, an old drill forcing bat usage over pad defense. This comes as Sudharsan is in contention for the second Test against South Africa, who lead the series 1-0 after a first-Test victory.
India's U-19 cricket team will kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against the USA on January 15 in Bulawayo. The tournament, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, features 16 teams across four groups. India is placed in Group A alongside the USA, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. India and Pakistan are not placed in the same group.
Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen publicly claims the franchise is being excluded from the PSL's valuation and renewal process, citing a lack of response from league management. Tareen stated that despite multiple attempts through formal and legal channels, the team has received no communication, prompting a warning of potential legal action if the impasse continues.
Shai Hope's brilliant unbeaten 109 in a rain-shortened ODI against New Zealand wasn't enough as the hosts secured a five-wicket victory. Hope's century, his first against New Zealand, saw him equal Brian Lara's 19 ODI hundreds and become the first to score centuries against all Test-playing nations. He also surpassed 6,000 ODI runs.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar recalled a special moment from India's 2011 World Cup win. He received a book from Sathya Sai Baba during the team's preparatory camp. This gesture provided him with immense calm and confidence. Tendulkar described lifting the World Cup trophy as the most emotional moment of his career.
Cricket icon Glenn McGrath has been dropped from the ABC's Ashes commentary team due to a new commercial deal with betting firm Bet365. The broadcaster adheres to strict rules against such affiliations. This move follows a similar situation with Mitchell Johnson and occurs amidst increasing concerns about gambling's impact on Australian sports.
Daryl Mitchell has dethroned Rohit Sharma to become the world's top ODI batsman, a historic feat for New Zealand. This shift highlights significant movements across all formats, with Pakistan's players climbing ODI rankings and India's Jasprit Bumrah maintaining his Test bowling supremacy. South Africa's Temba Bavuma also entered the top five Test batters.
England has named a 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test, including Mark Wood and off-spinner Shoaib Bashir. The team is considering an all-pace attack or including Bashir, with pitch conditions influencing the final selection. Bashir's inclusion comes after a finger injury and a challenging warm-up match.
India's Test captain Shubman Gill is set to join the team in Guwahati for the second Test against South Africa, commencing November 22. Despite a neck injury sustained during the Kolkata Test, Gill's condition has improved, and the BCCI medical team has cleared his travel.
Rinku Singh's stellar 176 propelled Uttar Pradesh to a vital five-run lead in the first innings against Tamil Nadu during their Ranji Trophy showdown. Starting the day on 98, Singh's dynamic yet steady performance, which included 17 boundaries and six soaring sixes, was the backbone of UP's batting efforts.
